Fame (from the motion picture Fame): Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts
Music by Michael Gore, lyrics by Dean Pitchford / arr. Victor López
Grade: 2 (Easy)
Item: 00-PK-0004004
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Description
A driving tune that's familiar to all, here's the theme from Fame just in time for the release of the big-screen version. All the energy is there . . . a driving choice to keep your students engaged!
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Additional Details
Series:
Pop Young Band
Publisher:
Alfred Music
Page Count:
132
SKU:
00-PK-0004004
More about this title
About the Composer: Michael Gore
Michael Gore composed the score for the 1980 film Fame, which became a cultural touchstone for generations of music students and performers. His work on the film earned him an Academy Award and established him as a composer who understands how to write music that resonates with young musicians and audiences alike.
Gore's ability to craft memorable, energetic melodies that serve both dramatic storytelling and performance contexts has made his music a staple in music education. The Fame theme in particular showcases his gift for creating instantly recognizable hooks that work equally well in a concert setting or as a teaching tool.
Why we love this
Victor López's arrangement captures every ounce of the original's infectious drive without sacrificing playability for a young band. The Grade 2 scoring distributes the iconic melody and rhythmic energy across your ensemble so that everyone gets a moment in the spotlight, and students recognize immediately that they're playing something real and culturally significant.
What to expect
The piece crackles with forward momentum and youthful ambition. Pulsing rhythms and a hook that lodges itself immediately in memory make this feel like a celebration of musical drive and determination—fitting, given the film's themes about young artists pursuing their craft.
Who it's for
Concert bands in Grades 2-4 looking for repertoire that motivates young players through recognizable, high-energy material. This works equally well for groups building confidence in pop and film music arrangements or for programs wanting to program something students have heard and care about.
How to get the most out of it
- Lock the rhythm section into a tight, precise groove. The piece lives in its rhythmic propulsion, so even slight dragging or rushing will flatten the excitement. Have drummers and low brass rehearse the foundation independently before integrating the full band.
- Bring the countermelodies forward in the middle sections. This arrangement layers supporting figures that deserve clarity; they keep the texture engaging and give saxophones and other voices a chance to shine beyond the main theme.
- Keep articulation clean and uniform across sections, especially in the driving rhythmic passages. Matching tonguing style between woodwinds and brass will make the unison sections punch.
How to use it
Use this as an opener or closer on a concert featuring pop and contemporary music; its energy lifts a program and gives audiences an instant connection. It also works beautifully on programs celebrating film music or performances geared toward students and families less familiar with traditional concert band repertoire.
Skills your students will build
- Maintaining rhythmic precision in syncopated ensemble passages
- Balancing melody and accompaniment within a driving pop arrangement
- Responding to dynamic and articulation changes that define pop style
- Reading and executing countermelodies that layer above a prominent hook